With all due respect, that's all well and good. But I can't help feeling like you good gents have kinda forgotten that your leg sits perfectly between the cylinder and the air intake.
There's more room there than you think.
I've already checked that while seated on the bike; the rider's calf is not going to be pressed flush with the contour of the bike under the seat, even with knees tucked into the tank, mainly because of the position of the footpeg. It will not block the void behind the engine and in front of where I have the scoop. Even if it did, it would have the benefit of blocking the hot air lucky phil was worried about; regardless, this setup will still be way more efficient in that orientation than the OEM setup, even if there is minimal ram effect.
Also, not sure if you've perused the whole thread, but be mindful that I am doing the 865 big bore kit on this bike, so this is a mod to milk as many improvements as possible, small improvements though they may be, that should amplify the overall effect.
For me, it's not about "is it worth it". I don't really give a damn about worth. I paid cash for both bikes, and will spend that money again on mods before I finish them both. What I enjoy is the intellectual pursuit, the problem solving, working with my hands, making the bike completely unique and different from what anyone else has. If nothing else, the scoop will look badass. In my opinion.